Consider procedural automation at a commercial-scale pilot plant

All processes are batch processes to some degree. Even
in continuous process plants, processing units will
need to be shut down at some point and then restarted to resume
production. And whether performing unit startups or
shutdowns (planned or unplanned) or making grade changes or
production rate changes; switching feedstocks; or even doing maintenance work, plant personnel
must perform specific procedures correctly and in the correct
order to ensure smooth plant operation, worker safety and environmental compliance.

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